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Which Model is my VKB Gladiator?
Posted: Sun May 03, 2020 14:38
by roger bo
There isn't a Serial number anywhere on this joystick, just the VKB logo, and the switch labels. Is there a way I can tell which one I have, I want to get the right update/upgrade kit for it. Perhaps there's info inside, printed on a circuit board or something else which changed from model to model? Thanks!
Re: Which Model is my VKB Gladiator?
Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 15:04
by Ron61
Remove the bottom cover and take a photo of the board. Only in this way can we determine the version.
Re: Which Model is my VKB Gladiator?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 6:22
by roger bo
I hoped for something like that, circuit boards need to usually be identified; Here's a few photos of the Gladiator stick I have. Turns out it's a Gladiator Version 1_1 and is dated 2015.12.16 on both the Main board and the Left hand side board. Also still has the plastic mechanicals iside. Isn't there an upgrade to metal gimbals? I seem to recall seeing that offered. Main circuit board is date marked 2015.12.16 and labelled:
GldMain_v1_1
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Smaller circuit board date marked 2015.12.16 with 5 pin connector BM1 is labelled:
GldR_v1_1
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Small circuit board is also Dated:
2015.12.16
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Re: Which Model is my VKB Gladiator?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 6:23
by roger bo
I don't see the photos I tried to insert into my last post...
But removing the bottom cover and looking at the circuit boards gave me the info I need. Now, if I can find the right parts to do what I want to, namely upgrade/update this Gladiator version 1_1 And could someone please let me know what it's actually called? Version 1, [something] 1. I don't know if there is any prefix with the second digit officially, e.g. MK or Mark.
Thanks, Ron61, exactly what I needed to find out!